Free Time – July 6

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT/FAMILY FUN DAY, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 5, East Park, New Whiteland; festivities will begin with a parade at noon; activities include a dunk tank with New Whiteland police officers and elected officials waiting to be dunked, vehicle and equipment displays and demonstrations, face painting, T J & Hooch deejay, food trucks/vendors, fire station tours along with several local businesses setting up booths. The Indiana Blood Mobile will be on site along with the JumpStart from Southside Harley Davidson. The White River Township Fire Education Trailer and the Johnson County Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle will be at the event. Rowdie with the Indianapolis Indians will be there part of the day as will the Pacers Fan Van. The day’s festivities will end with the showing of “The Lego Batman Movie” by South Pointe Church around 9 p.m. To register for the parade or for free booth space or to sign up to donate blood please email ndunlavy@nwpolice.com or call 317-535-5858 and select option No. 1 or 317-535-7500.

DAILY JOURNAL FRANKLIN FEST, 6 to 10 p.m. July 14, downtown Franklin. The event is a “thank-you” to readers and the community for their support. To get the crowd dancing, music will be provided by the band Toy Factory. Food trucks will serve pizza, barbecue, sandwiches, ice cream, kettlecorn and more. Beer will be available for purchase. The music starts at 7 p.m.

FIREWORKS SHOW, dusk, July 18, Center Grove High School football field, 2717 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood; Center Grove Aquatics Club is hosting a free community fireworks show. Food will be available for purchase from onsite food trucks such as Brozinni’s Pizzeria and Johnson’s BBQ Shack starting at 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring chairs and blanket.

Arts & crafts

SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE JULY EXHIBITION: SYVIA GRAY, through July 29, Southside Art League Gallery, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood; artist show and free silk painting demonstration by native Indianapolis artist Sylvia Gray, who exhibit painted silk paintings/wearable art and impressionistic oil paintings, many of which will be for sale. Visit her website, www.sylviagray.net to see examples of her unique creations. Visit the gallery during regular hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Please call SALI to arrange for viewing by appointment at any other time. Open house 6-8 p.m. July 14 at the gallery and the painting demonstration is noon to 2 p.m. July 15; information: 317-882-5562

GREENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through July 29, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., readers of all ages are encouraged to record hours read, participate in our reading challenges, attend programs, and more to earn points. Collect points to vote for some great community prizes; greenwoodlibrary.us

MILITARY READS, 2 p.m. July 15, Franklin library, 401 State St., are you a reader of military nonfiction and the occasional military fiction book? If so, your orders are to attend this book discussion. Books will be available at the reference desk. Discussion of “Black Hawk Down,” by Mark Bowden; pageafterpage.org

JANE AUSTEN PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m. July 17, Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St., Debra Miller, a resident of Chicago, will bring Jane Austen to life as she speaks about her life, family, and writing career. All ages are invited to attend this free event, which closely coincides with Austen’s death on July 18, 1817. Participants should register at greenwoodlibrary.us or by calling 317-881-1953.

MILITARY READS, Franklin library, 401 State St., Are you a reader of military nonfiction and the occasional military fiction book? If so, your orders are to attend this book discussion. Books will be available at the reference desk; pageafterpage.org

MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Rivers of Life Fellowship, 1962 Old Meridian St., Greenwood, $4 per lesson per person; first two lessons are free; those interested should email greenwoodmerrymixers@gmail.com, or call 317-881-4719 or 317-694-4711; greenwoodmerrymixers.com; facebook.com/greenwoodmerrymixers

GRIEFSHARE, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 13, GracePoint Church, 330 Whiteland Road, New Whiteland; support program features nationally recognized experts of grief recovery topics, such as relationships, challenges of grieving and guilt and anger; for more information, call Donna Smith at 317-535-3512; or email dsmith@gpindy.net.

FOREST LAWN COMMUNITY OUTREACH HEALING PATH WORKSHOP SERIES, 3 p.m. Wednesdays July 12 through Aug. 23, Dyes Walk Country Club, 2080 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, area professionals present a different topic on grieving the loss of a loved one; expert advice includes topics such as coping with loss; home defense and personal safety; financial and practical matters and more. The final workshop in the series is a healthy eating presentation delivered by a nutritionist who provides important information on how grief and sadness affect hunger, meal planning strategies following the loss of a loved one and more. For information on the unique Healing Path Workshop Series and other free events and activities intended to enhance the overall well-being of the Greenwood community, call Community outreach coordinator, Jesica Overstreet at 317-535-9003

GRIEFSHARE, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 12 through Oct. 4, Southland Community Church, 5800 Smith Valley Road, Greenwood; support group open to all who’ve experienced death of a loved one, group is open to all denominations; registration by email at gerlachme@yahoo.com. The cost is $20 for the workbook, unless you already purchased one, and can be paid during class.

WESTSIDE PARK, GREENWOOD HIKE, 8 a.m. Saturdays in June and July, park in the Westside Park parking lot in Greenwood, 8-mile walk with a 5-mile option in parks and neighborhoods in Greenwood. indyhike.org

GREENWOOD PARK MALL HIKE, 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in June and July, sign in at the mall food court for a self-guided hike. Take as many one- mile laps as you want; indyhike.org

HOMECOMING IN UNIVERSITY PARK HIKE, 6 p.m. Tuesdays in June, park by Homecoming in University Park neighborhood off Main Street in Greenwood; hike is 5 miles on sidewalks and blacktop footpaths through wooded areas, with shorter options; indyhike.org

SOUTHPORT PARK HIKE, 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays in June and July, meet at 6901 Derbyshire Road behind the Southport Police Station for an 8-mile hike; indyhike.org

SCHOOL TO SCHOOL AND PERRY WOODS, 6 p.m. Tuesdays in May, Southport Middle School, 5715 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, park by the basketball court on the south side for a 5-mile hike; indyhike.org

AQUATOTS, Franklin Parks and Recreation program, dates and times vary; parent/toddler swim class, class is designed for children 9 months through 3 years old; complete information: 736-3689; franklinparks.org

PARKINSON’S EXERCISE CLASS, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturdays, Mount Pleasant Church Community Life Center, 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, “The Climb” exercise program is sponsored by Indiana Parkinson Foundation uses different forms to exercise and physical therapy to improve the daily lives of people with Parkinson’s. Contact Wellness Coordinator Penny Clayton at pclayton@mpccministry.com or call 881-6778 ext. 238. A Caregiver Support Group is held the second Saturday of the month during class.

MONDAY MILERS WALKING CLUB, 8:30 a.m. every other Monday, Johnson County Park, 2949 E. North St., Edinburgh (north of Camp Atterbury) for directions, visit jcpark.org, walk at least one mile long and up to one hour, rain or shine, meet at the park office, free, club to promote fitness and friendship. Open to all ages. No pets. For more information, call 812-526-6809 or email jerwin@co.johnson.in.us.

FAMILY YOGA, 11 a.m. to noon, July 22, Peaceful Heart Yoga, 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, with Becky Mann, kids of all ages, parents and grandparents, come stretch, breath, move and relax together as a family; $5 per person

YOUTH GARDEN CAMP, 9-11 a.m. July 7, Johnson County fairgrounds, Franklin, $15 per child (includes all class-related materials and a T-shirt), for ages 8-12 (4-H membership not required). Register at Purdue Extension Johnson County, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131. Each day children will grow in knowledge and experience firsthand the thrill of planting a seed and watching it grow. Crafts, team-building activities and even snack time will help youngsters learn about soil, plants, pests, and garden-to-plate nutrition and become good keepers of the soil. For more information, contact Heather Dougherty at 317-736-3724 or hdougher@purdue.edu.

‘REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE,’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 7-8, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin; PG-13, A rebellious young man with a past moves to a new town; James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo. Tickets, $3-$5, learn more at historicartcrafttheatre.org

TIME TRAVELERS HISTORY CAMP, 9 a.m. to noon July 10 through 14, Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin, children who have completed third or fourth grade in the spring of 2017 are invited to spend a week traveling through history with artifacts, crafts, stories and visitors from the past at the Johnson County Museum of History. Space is limited to the first 25 applicants and is $25 for historical society members and $30 for non-members. Call 317-346-4500 or email tmoore@co.johnson.in.us to check availability.

‘ANSWERING THE CALL: JOHNSON COUNTY IN WORLD WAR I,’ Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin; exhibit will tell the story of Johnson County’s involvement in World War I at home and abroad. For more information, visit the website at www.johnsoncountymuseum.org or call 317-346-4500.

YOU ARE THERE: HOME CANNING, open through Aug. 12, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Exhibition is taking guests back to canning’s Hoosier beginnings. The exhibit explores the impact the Ball Brothers Company from Muncie, had on the original food preservation movement across the United States. For more information, call 317-232-1882 or visit .indianahistory.org.

EARLY STAGE: ALZHEIMER’S TOURS, 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, meet on Floor 2 at top of escalator, free, registration required through the Alzheimer’s Association, 1-800-272-3900, new program at the IMA, launched in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indianapolis Chapter, designed for early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and provides an opportunity for patients to participate in a facilitated conversation of artworks in the IMA collection with their caregiver, family and friends, ima.org

THE POWER OF CHILDREN: MAKING A DIFFERENCE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, exhibit about children who’ve made a difference in the world, exhibit includes Anne Frank and Ryan White, complete hours and admission information: childrensmuseum.org.

GUIDED DOCENT TOURS, booked during museum hours, Monday through Sunday, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis included with museum admission, 10 or more visitors needed to participate, in-depth experience of selected museum exhibitions and themes, conducted by registration only and must be booked at least two weeks in advance, tour lengths are 30 minutes to one hour depending on group preference, call 317-234-1728 for details

INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART PERMANENT EXHIBIT TOURS, 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, ASL interpreted tours occur each month at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. the third Sunday “Ask Me!” Roaming docents are available in the galleries from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays to answer questions and share information. Tours meet at the top of the escalator, on Floor 2. Assistive listening devices are available by request. For a schedule of upcoming public tour topics, visit the website, free, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis; imamuseum.org/programs/tours

ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Star Studio Classroom, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, free drop-in visitor art making available; work with a teaching artist and make your own piece of art inspired by the exhibitions and ideas on display at the museum, projects designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and levels of experience

Music

GREENWOOD PARK MALL CONCERT SERIES: CORY COX, 6:30 p.m. July 6, Greenwood Park Mall, outdoor fountain on mall’s north side, free series will highlight a variety of music including country, rock, R&B, Top 40; country artist Cox has hundreds of shows and three albums to his credit; www.shopgreenwoodparkmall.com.

MUSIC ON THE PATIO, 2-5 p.m. July 9, Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville, music by The Sax Guy; enjoy laid back music and summer snacks on the patio. Winery open noon-6 p.m.. Free admission; mallowrun.com.

DUMPSTER DRUMMERS, 5-8 p.m. July 18, Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin; musical group will be on the free stage from 6:15 to 7 p.m., and wandering the fairgrounds for impromptu performances throughout the evening. This program is brought to you by the Johnson County Recycling District.

GREENWOOD PARK MALL CONCERT SERIES: THE BLIND SIDE, 6:30 p.m. July 20, Greenwood Park Mall, outdoor fountain on mall’s north side, free series will highlight a variety of music including country, rock, R&B, Top 40; A group of Indiana musicians with decades of experience, The Blind Side brings covers and originals to the stage, performing a wide array of genres, from rock to country; www.shopgreenwoodparkmall.com.

CHORDLIGHTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin, men who like to sing and who are interested in the group should come to a rehearsal, Information: 882-5187, chordlighters.org/

MEXICAN TRAIN, 11 a.m. first and third Fridays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., play Mexican Train (dominoes). This easy to learn game is fun for everyone! Call 317-736-3696 for further information.

HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING (HEAL) CLASS, 1 p.m. first Monday of the month, the Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., goal of this group is to share healthy recipes, healthy eating tips, and learn to prepare these dishes. Meetings are for anyone who enjoys cooking and wants to share their joy with others and learn new ways to cook and eat healthy. Call 3882-4810 for more information. The cost of this class is $2 per session.

10-MINUTE CHAIR MASSAGE, noon to 2 p.m. by appointment second Tuesday of each month, free, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 882-4810

HEARING AID CLEANING AND BATTERIES, 11 a.m. to noon, second Monday of each month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St.

FOLK DANCING, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, $4, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St.

FREE FITNESS EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION, 12:45 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., Greenwood Meadows representative will do fitness equipment instruction, sign-up in advance is required, thesocialofgreenwood.org.

SENIOR STRETCH ’N’ FLEX, 11:15 a.m. to noon, every Tuesday and the second and third Thursday in the Activity Room, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., exercise class involves sitting and using stretching bands to perform stretches, $3, thesocialofgreenwood.org

DAILY SENIOR LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., suggested donation $2 for those age 55 and beyond, call by noon the day before for reservations, provided by Central Indiana Council on Aging and In-Home Solutions’ Meals and More program, 882-4810

JOHNSON COUNTY SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting May 5, Herring Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin, all ages are welcome, dues $10 per person and $1 per session, non-members can play for $2 per session, Bruce Lucas 403-6459

MID-STATE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB monthly meetings 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Johnson County REMC office, 750 International Drive, Franklin. Meetings are open to the public for anyone interested in amateur radio. Volunteer Examiner testing starts at about 930 a.m. More information on Facebook at facebook.com/MidStateARC/; or www.midstatehams.org OR contact us at PIO@midstatehams.org

SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CORVETTE CLUB, recruiting new members. You don’t have to own a Corvette to join, you just have to be a Corvette enthusiast. The group raises money for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Hubler Chevrolet on U.S. 31. Information: scincc.com

AVA MARIA GUILD OF ST. PAUL HERMITAGE, 12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, except for April, June and December when the meetings start at noon. No meetings in January and February, St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, free, Linda Augenstein, 885-5098, beaglered@aol.com

PIZZA + WINE NIGHT, 5 to 9 p.m. July 8, Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville, music from 5:30-8:30 p.m. by My Yellow Rickshaw, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets, spread out on the lawn, and enjoy great pizza by the slice with your favorite Mallow Run wine while listening to live local music and spending a summer evening with family and friends. Free admission; mallowrun.com

AMERICAN LEGION BISCUITS AND GRAVY BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. every first Saturday of the month, Franklin American Legion Post 205, 1200 Park Ave. All you can eat for $3. Open to the public. 317-738-9934 Dave Rook – Russ Wilkerson